{"product_id":"4988031562185","title":"Ishida group Ishida Gumi 2023 Spring (SHM-CD)(DVD) Japan Music CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description\u003cbr\u003e\nContents: [SHM-CD+DVD] The Ishida Group, led by the charismatic violinist Yasunao Ishida, who is currently the most sought-after group, begins a new chapter. The Ishida Group is a string ensemble that Yasunao Ishida, who is active as concertmaster of the Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra and the Kyoto Symphony Orchestra, planned and formed in 2014. For four consecutive years until last year, they have thrilled audiences at Suntory Hall, and in the 2022\/2023 tour, they visited more than 20 locations and captivated audiences nationwide. The 2023\/2024 national tour, which starts with this release, is also scheduled to have more performances than last season, and their passionate performances, in which they cut through masterpieces of various genres with their outstanding technique, are rapidly gaining fans. They are currently the most talked-about classical ensemble group. The album by \"Ishida-gumi,\" a string ensemble comprised of top-tier musicians from across Japan?the \"gumi members\"?carefully selected by \"gumi leader\" Yasunao Ishida, and featuring a wide range of masterpieces from classical music to film scores and rock, is finally set to be released by Universal Music. [Artist Profile] Ishida-gumi A string ensemble formed in 2014 at the call of violinist Yasunao Ishida. They perform in various configurations depending on the program, and the members are mainly leading orchestra members in the Tokyo metropolitan area whom \"gumi leader\" Ishida trusts, with \"gumi members\" being summoned for each performance. Their repertoire is diverse, ranging from Baroque music to film scores and progressive rock, and their performance style, which weaves together the clash of individual styles, is attracting attention from various quarters as they are pioneering a new world of string ensembles. Their 2017 album \"THE Ishida-gumi\" received a special recommendation rating from Record Geijutsu magazine. Their activities are diverse, ranging from solo performances to collaborations with renowned musicians such as Katsuya Watanabe and Shigenori Kudo, as well as the implementation of educational programs where the members themselves provide instruction. In 2018, they were featured on NHK-FM's \"Best of Classic\" and NHK-BS Premium's \"Classic Club,\" and their passionate performances garnered a great response, leading to a special feature on NHK E-TV's \"Lalala Classic\" in 2019. In 2021, they were selected as 4th place (highest ranking for a Japanese group) in the \"Your Favorite Chamber Music Group\" category of Ongaku no Tomo magazine's Classic Music Best Ten, which is held every three years. In the 2022\/2023 season, they held their first tour consisting of 25 performances, which was met with great acclaim. A new album is scheduled for major release by Universal Music on April 26, 2023, and a nationwide tour will be held in conjunction with the release of the new album in 2023\/2024. Media Reviews and More: The \"Ishida Group,\" led by the charismatic violinist Yasunao Ishida, who is currently the most sought-after musician, begins a new chapter. The \"Ishida Group\" is a string ensemble that Yasunao Ishida, who is active as concertmaster of the Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra and the Kyoto Symphony Orchestra, planned and formed in 2014. For four consecutive years until last year, they have thrilled audiences at Suntory Hall, and in the 2022\/2023 tour, they visited more than 20 locations and captivated audiences nationwide. The 2023\/2024 national tour, which starts with this album, is also scheduled to have more performances than last season, and their passionate performances, in which they cut through masterpieces of various genres with their outstanding technique, are rapidly gaining fans. They are currently the most talked-about classical ensemble group. The \"Ishida Group,\" comprised of top-tier musicians handpicked by \"Boss\" Yasunao Ishida, will be releasing an album from Universal Music featuring a wide range of masterpieces from classical music to film scores and rock. (C)RS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53225147367733,"sku":"4988031562185","price":6200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5966\/5973\/files\/41dDAbscbNL._AC.jpg?v=1785327524","url":"https:\/\/tokyojapancdshop.com\/products\/4988031562185","provider":"TOKYO JAPAN CD SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}